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Plane engine housing Hindu philosophy “Don’t leave” Previously Signals for firefighters Only state with a non-rectangular flag
Big beverage server Church official “I’m game!” Business abbr. Singer Mann Vermont senator since 2007 Gambling city on the Truckee Golden Delicious, e.g. Hosp. recovery area Prepared Add to the staff With 39-Across, seed money
... or what 18-, 24-, 48and 58-Across each has
See 37-Across Jedi master with pointy ears 42 Twaddle 44 Business losses, figuratively Biting desert lizards Buddhist temple bell
“Thus with a kiss I die” speaker Amazon Echo’s voice assistant Youthful fellow Difficult journey Baked pasta dish “__ you alone?” Flood-anticipation precaution, briefly
64 Was nearly
empty
65 Fabric flaw 66 Dollars for
quarters 1 4 10 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 24 28 29 30 32 33 37 39 41 45 47 48 53 54 55 58 62 63 67 Word from a poser 68 Thus far
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 21 25 26 27 28 Folklore lumberjack Bunyan Fantasy meanie “Chin up!” Touch lightly Harlem Renaissance writer Locke C.S. Lewis’ fantasy world Bench press beneficiary White House’s 132: abbr. Firepit detritus Threedimensional __ park Broadcaster Oxen connectors Stick for a walk Nissan sedan Ginger or ginseng Builder’s guideline, briefly Ring exchange place __-Rooter
DAILY BRIDGE CLUB:
Publishing a book titled “Almost the Only Bridge Book You Will Ever Need” is staking a bold claim, but Randy Baron has met the challenge.
Baron, a teacher, expert player and Baron Barclay Bridge Supply founder, has drawn on his vast experience and knowledge of bridge literature to produce a treasury of practical tips, including many contributed by noted experts.
The material is both technical and personal. Treating loser-on-loser plays, Baron gives today’s deal. Against four spades, West leads two rounds of hearts. If South ruffs and draws trumps, he has none left, and West cashes hearts when he takes the ace of clubs. “Gangnam Style” musician Festival in the month of Adar Holed up Travel plan
Hit the bell Caribou cousin Sport for equestrians 40 Simon who cowrote and costarred in “Shaun of the Dead” Sun worshiper’s mark 30 31 33 34 35 36 38 43
To handle a 4-1 trump break, South throws a diamond at Trick Two. He can win a diamond shift, draw trumps and eventually pitch another diamond on a good club in dummy.
“Almost the Only Bridge Book,” highly recommended, is a two-volume work, available from Baron Barclay. See baronbarclay.com.
DAILY QUESTION: You hold: ♠ AKJ83 ♥ 3 ◆ A 943 ♣ K J 2. The dealer, at your right, opens one heart. What do you say?
ANSWER: To double for takeout, planning to bid spades at your next turn, might work, but if the opponents happen to leap in hearts, you might have to show your spades at an uncomfortable level. Bid 45 Nanny __ 46 Bread or butter 48 Not so well-done 49 Salade ni oise morsel
50 Fox of “Transformers” 51 Precise
52 “Until next time” 56 Cleveland’s lake 57 Held on to 59 Tolkien monster 60 “Don’t think so” 61 Little lamb’s mom one spade. If the auction continues with two hearts at your left and two passes, double. You will be better placed, having shown your long suit.